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5 Ways Trump’s Budget Hurts State
Huge losses for schools, heating assistance, environment, state budget.
Mar 31st, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Three Whopping Data Lies
Or how Walker, Schimel, Trump jump from correlation to causality.
Mar 29th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Why Trump’s Art of the Deal Failed
He knows little about health care, and Ryan had the wrong plan.
Mar 28th, 2017 by John Torinus
Sykes’ War Against Sheriff Clarke
Their bromance has gone bitter, the love has turned to hate. Why?
Mar 28th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Trump Budget Threatens State Spending
Impact could be huge: 29 percent of state budget funded by federal grants.
Mar 27th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Please Rethink Those Trump Tariffs
A tariff wall will just force companies like mine to raise prices.
Mar 24th, 2017 by John Torinus
How Trump Betrays His Supporters
Trumpcare in Wisconsin and nation hikes costs the most for Trump voters.
Mar 22nd, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
State Dairy Farms Losing Immigrant Workers
51% of workers are immigrants. Trump’s policies threaten needed workers.
Mar 20th, 2017 by Alexandra Hall
Where Will We Get Our Journalism?
Journal Sentinel’s dramatic decline leaves huge void to be filled.
Mar 17th, 2017 by John Torinus
Why Gorsuch’s Wrong for Supreme Court
He favors corporations over people and holds radical views.
Mar 13th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
How We Lobbied Congress
Asking officials not to bar states from using transportation funds for bicycling.
Mar 13th, 2017 by Dave Schlabowske
Wisconsin Goes to Washington
Bike Fed lobbies federal officials with data on biking projects' big impact on jobs.
Mar 10th, 2017 by Dave Schlabowske
Ryan Health Care Plan Misfires
Private companies left out of discussion, may be pushed to drop employee coverage.
Mar 9th, 2017 by John Torinus
The Un-Greening of Wisconsin
Walker policies help political donors, hurt environment. Trump could pile on.
Mar 8th, 2017 by James Rowen
Sue Black Faces More Controversy
Former county parks director investigated for management of Arizona Parks.
Mar 3rd, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Two Tall Men Duel Over Schools
Evers and Holtz square off in superintendent's race; sparks fly both ways.
Feb 28th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Wisconsin Is a Global Trade Winner
Trump’s protectionist trade policies will hurt state far more than others.
Feb 28th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Will Trump Act on Buy American Pledge?
Will his speech to Congress lay out a plan? Will GOP leaders get behind it?
Feb 27th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Not My President’s Day Rally
Citizens took to the streets in opposition to Donald Trump.
Feb 23rd, 2017 by Urban Milwaukee
The Rise of Anti-Semitism
Study finds three-fold increase in metro area. Jewish leaders blame Trump.
Feb 23rd, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Should State Shift Economic Development Strategies?
A differentiation strategy might work better than Walker’s low-cost approach.
Feb 22nd, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
5 Election Takeaways
A horrible turnout, a big night for Evers, and who the heck is William Crowley?
Feb 22nd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
National Press Discovers Rural Wisconsin
Their observations, and demographic data, tell a story Democrats need to hear.
Feb 15th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
My 5 Milwaukee Valentines
From rising stars to an angry sheriff, the Milwaukeeans who most deserve some love.
Feb 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
“Day Without Immigrants, Refugees” Planned
Local immigrants, advocates ramping up opposition to Trump executive orders.
Feb 11th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Taking Aim at Voucher Schools
A JS reporter’s story details disturbing problems -- but not in her own newspaper.
Feb 9th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
The Curious Politics Of Rural Counties
New voting data shows their power, but makes their trust in Trump a mystery.
Feb 8th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
6 Wisconsin Innovators On Health Care
GOP Obamacare “replacers” consulting wrong people, should talk with real problem solvers.
Feb 8th, 2017 by John Torinus
The Many Faces of Charlie Sykes
He’s spent his whole career changing his views. So which should we believe?
Feb 7th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
GOP Bill Penalizes Sanctuary Cities
Milwaukee and Madison won’t change immigration policies, would be fined.
Feb 7th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
80 Transit Projects in 2017
Projects in U.S., Canada and Mexico include streetcar in Milwaukee.
Feb 6th, 2017 by Angie Schmitt
Walker Will Unveil A Reelection Budget
Proposals in 2017-2019 budget made with eye to running for a third term.
Feb 6th, 2017 by Steven Walters
What Would Trump’s Mother Say?
Mary McLeod Trump was a Scottish immigrant who gave generously to the less fortunate.
Feb 4th, 2017 by Venice R. Williams
The Last Syrian Refugees Arrive
State has taken in 75,000 refugees since 1970s, but Trump could slam door shut.
Feb 3rd, 2017 by Dee J. Hall
Trump Tariffs Will Hurt State Workers
Manufacturers like Harley will suffer, as when a steel tariff was imposed in 2002.
Feb 2nd, 2017 by John Norquist
How Trump Threatens The Press
“Alternative facts,” muzzling employees, blocking media access prevents scrutiny.
Feb 2nd, 2017 by Mark Pitsch
Can Liberal Talk Radio Succeed?
A new Milwaukee radio station with a unique approach is about to find out.
Jan 31st, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Leads in Climate Change Study
Even as state agencies censor the issue, UW is national leader in its research.
Jan 31st, 2017 by Kari Lydersen
Bill Would Take Jobs From State Workers
GOP bill changes local labor deals, could give construction jobs to non-residents.
Jan 30th, 2017 by State Sen. Janis Ringhand
Meryl’s Metaphor For Our Times
Oscar nominated turn in ‘Florence Foster Jenkins' a funny echo of Trump's rise.
Jan 25th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
In Defense Of The Press
President declares war on the media. But we’ll get a straighter story from them.
Jan 25th, 2017 by John Torinus
Local Activists Join Dakota Protest
They join Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to oppose North Dakota oil pipeline.
Jan 25th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
John Menard, the Self-Made Man
Forbes ranks him near the top in that category, though below Oprah.
Jan 24th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
A Hard Reign of Prejudice Coming?
Trump could open door to discrimination against LGBTQ people.
Jan 24th, 2017 by Michail Takach
Sheriff Clarke’s Meltdown?
He threatens to eliminate a citizen, uses vicious racial slur against another.
Jan 20th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
‘La La Land’ Is Audacious, Adorable
And will probably win every award in sight. But maybe it shouldn’t.
Jan 19th, 2017 by Dominique Paul Noth
Locals Join March on Washington
Megan Holbrook calls on locals to join Women's March on Washington.
Jan 19th, 2017 by Michael Horne
How To Replace Obamacare
Wisconsin’s Risk Sharing Plan could provide model for a GOP replacement plan.
Jan 16th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Must U.S. Protect Trump Hotels?
His businesses abroad could be terrorist targets. Taxpayers could pay the bill.
Jan 15th, 2017 by Bob Chernow
Trump, Clinton, Sanders Won’t Pay Up
All three stiffed local governments for police protection here and nationally.
Jan 14th, 2017 by Dave Levinthal
Will Trump Ape Wisconsin DNR?
State’s scrubbing of all climate change info could be a model for Trump administration.
Jan 12th, 2017 by Andrew Revkin
5 Issues Democrats Must Face
The data is clear: Democrats must change strategies or they will never succeed.
Jan 11th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
New Development For Villard Avenue
City zoning change will allow four-story, 33-unit apartment complex on 37th and Villard.
Jan 11th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Ron Johnson Asleep on Russian Hacking?
He was informed of problem, did nothing, then misled public about it.
Jan 10th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Why Ziegler Has No Opponent
Overwhelming dark money advantage and Democratic fatigue are factors.
Jan 9th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Democrats Must Fight Back Or Lose
Wisconsin is ground zero for Republican scorched earth tactics. How will Dems respond?
Jan 8th, 2017 by Scot Ross
How Will Trumponomics Impact State?
If he targets trade with China, that’s a major trading partner for Wisconsin.
Jan 4th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Milwaukee Builds A Wall
“Wall of Strength” in Clarke Square erected to combat fear and divisiveness.
Jan 4th, 2017 by Allison Steines
Betsy DeVos Buys Influence Here
Trump’s pick for Education Secretary and her family spent $500,000 on WI candidates.
Jan 3rd, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
11 Predictions for 2017 Politics
Scott Fitzgerald gets Trump appointment, redistricting is upheld and more.
Jan 2nd, 2017 by Steven Walters
Medicaid Block Grants Could Benefit State
But only if the proposed change is handled properly.
Jan 1st, 2017 by John Torinus
Top 10 Stories of 2016
Grand Ave changes, inside Paul Ryan's home, JS archive vanishes and much more.
Dec 30th, 2016 by Urban Milwaukee
Top 10 Political Stories of 2016
Trump’s Wisconsin win, of course. But what else?
Dec 26th, 2016 by Steven Walters
A Strong Voice for Immigrant Families
Christine Neumann–Ortiz led 80,000 people in powerful immigrant rights march.
Dec 24th, 2016 by Nicholas Molina
Why Ryan Opposed Buy American Plan
Baldwin plan echoed Trump’s doctrine, got killed by lobbyists for foreign companies.
Dec 22nd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
What Do Trump’s Voters Want?
Data provides clear picture of Trump country. Democrats may need new policies.
Dec 21st, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Sykes Exits Cruel World He Helped Create
His talk radio show was part of the problem. Will he help find solutions?
Dec 20th, 2016 by John Torinus
Republicans Will Review Recount Process
Though it went smoothly, Vos and Walker may want changes in the law.
Dec 19th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Make Lemonade From Trump’s Lemons
However chaotic his style, his team could take on issues like China trade imbalance.
Dec 16th, 2016 by John Torinus
Paul Ryan’s Patriotism At Issue?
House Republicans he oversaw used illegally hacked information from Russians.
Dec 15th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Council Approves Help For Lead Pipes
But not a lot. Program will replace 300 lead laterals a year, with help for homeowners.
Dec 13th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Vs. Rexnord, Who Will Win?
Wisconsin could loom large in Trump’s effort to save manufacturing jobs.
Dec 13th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Trump Silent on Buy America Bill
Baldwin proposes that federal water bill require American products, Republicans resist, Trump says nothing.
Dec 9th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Will Trump Kill Federal Overtime Rule?
Labor Department rule, stalled by judge, would raise pay for 187,000 Wisconsin workers.
Dec 8th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Proposed Bill Could Out Gay Students
Proposals like Texas bill could hurt teens and undermine gay-straight student alliances.
Dec 7th, 2016 by Michail Takach
State Jobs Engine Running at Half Speed
Wisconsin trails the nation, needs comprehensive economic development program.
Dec 7th, 2016 by John Torinus
Poll Analysis Shows How State Turned Red
Democrats had five percent edge in party identification in 2008 and 2012; that’s gone.
Dec 5th, 2016 by Steven Walters
10 Strangest Things About State Recount
Crazy cost estimates, murky legal issues, Green Party spats, and much more.
Dec 1st, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Sheriff’s History Of Inmate Mistreatment
Problems at county jail just the latest incidents of mistreatment under Sheriff Clarke.
Nov 30th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Trump, Truth, and Financial Trouble
Voters’ median income -- and gullibility -- help explain election results
Nov 30th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Trump Could Trigger a Trade War
Which could badly damage the economy. A business exec looks at Trump’s policies.
Nov 29th, 2016 by John Torinus
Is Charter School Bubble About to Burst?
Their shaky financing is causing failures locally, nationally. Yet Trump wants more.
Nov 28th, 2016 by Terry Falk
Can Trump Voters’ Pessimism Be Overcome?
Identity politics failed. Democrats need policies that help all, regardless of race, region.
Nov 23rd, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Stein Will Pay For Presidential Recount
Green Party wants recount of narrow Trump wins in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Michigan.
Nov 23rd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
How Trump Could Change Wisconsin
Walker and Republicans expect lots of federal money for the state.
Nov 21st, 2016 by Steven Walters
Why Eliminate Electoral College?
Because it would grow campaign map, forcing candidates to campaign in more states.
Nov 20th, 2016 by Chris Walker
Fear and Racism in America
Annual Summit on Milwaukee has frank, post-election discussion of race.
Nov 20th, 2016 by Naomi Waxman
How to Replace Obamacare
Here’s a blueprint for a GOP health care plan with seven key ingredients.
Nov 18th, 2016 by John Torinus
An “Epidemic” of Voter Suppression
Experts say it's a massive problem in the state and may have swung election nationally.
Nov 17th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Medicare’s Big Rise in Drug Prescriptions
41 medical professionals prescribed more than $5 million. Wisconsin high for opioids.
Nov 17th, 2016 by Charles Ornstein and Ryann Grochowski Jones
Voters Support Increase in Minimum Wage
Will Trump support workers with hike in federal minimum?
Nov 17th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Trump’s Politics of Pessimism
The data show his supporters are very pessimistic. How will he meet their needs?
Nov 16th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Why Schools Are Increasingly Unequal
Act 10 and era of school referendums causes bigger gap between haves and have nots.
Nov 15th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Revenge of the Forgotten Class
Clinton and the Democrats wrote off white workers in Rust Belt states like Wisconsin.
Nov 15th, 2016 by Alec MacGillis
Can Trump Govern?
Can the draft dodger, debt welcher, business bankrupter and philanderer actually lead?
Nov 14th, 2016 by John Torinus
The Incredible Decline of Democrats
GOP soared, Democrats floored, in state vote. Dem decline since 2010 is stunning.
Nov 14th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Did Trump Steal Wisconsin?
Some point to voter suppression as a factor in this state and others.
Nov 11th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
15 Election Winners and Losers
Clarke to the cabinet? Should pollsters be fired? RoJo trumps Trump. And much more.
Nov 9th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Early Voting Shows Hillary Leading
Early voting edge in five key states, including Wisconsin. But oh, was that misleading.
Nov 8th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
